---
title: "Brand Proposition Lodestone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ccc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Brand Proposition Lodestone

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ccc

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## Summary

The University of Kent is the contracting authority for the project titled "Brand Proposition Lodestone," which involves a comprehensive brand review and realignment. This contract falls under the services category, specifically marketing services, and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Lodestone Oxford Limited for a total of £48,000. The procurement process was conducted directly and was below the threshold, thus no competition was involved. The contract period spans from 10th February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with significant project milestones scheduled during this timeframe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services. Companies that can offer strategic brand consultancy, positioning, and messaging would find this project aligning well with their expertise. Due to the procurement method, which bypassed competition, the focus for contractors would be on directly delivering value and capacity to meet the specific needs of The University of Kent. Being able to provide consultative support, workshops, and artefacts as part of the brand realignment process will enable businesses to demonstrate their capability and foster growth through such specialised contracts.

## Notice

Brand review and realignment, focusing on positioning within the marketplace and against key competitors. Lodestone with delivery of internal and external brand messaging that enables Kent to clearly define its unique position and brand proposition. Lodestone will deliver consultative support, workshops and artifacts to enable these end position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011993-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LODESTONE OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011993-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011975-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011993-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011975-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://lodestonecommunications.com
- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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